YouTube Blocks Music from Artists Including Kendrick Lamar Amid Legal Dispute with SESAC

Kendrick Lamar, one of the most influential artists in the music industry, has found himself at the center of a legal dispute between YouTube and the performing rights organization SESAC. Along with several other artists such as Adele, Burna Boy, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, Green Day, Nirvana, and R.E.M., Lamar has had some of his music blocked on the popular video-sharing platform.

Despite efforts to reach a new agreement, YouTube spokespersons have confirmed that content represented by SESAC is currently unavailable in the US. This has left fans unable to access hit songs like Adele’s “Hello” and “Someone Like You,” as well as R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion.”

In the midst of this controversy, Kendrick Lamar has continued to work on his music career. Recently, he was spotted filming a music video for his latest single, “Not Like Us,” in Watts, CA. The new track seems to be unaffected by the ongoing dispute between YouTube and SESAC.

Fans who are experiencing difficulties accessing their favorite songs have been reassured by TeamYouTube X that negotiations are ongoing to reach a new agreement with SESAC. In the meantime, updates on the situation can be found on HotNewHipHop.

As the music industry navigates through these legal challenges, Kendrick Lamar remains a prominent figure, continuing to create and share his art with the world. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.